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Wayne Blodwell

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Wayne Blodwell is the Founder & CEO of Assembly Global, bringing deep programmatic expertise built through his prior founding of TPA Digital and The Programmatic Advisory, where he helped brands, agencies, and publishers navigate programmatic strategy, AdTech stack selection, and media buying transparency. His practitioner background across the AdTech ecosystem gives him a rare combination of commercial and technical credibility, making him a trusted voice in programmatic advertising.

Last updated Jun 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Founder & CEO
Company
Based
London, United Kingdom
Connections
1
Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Wayne Blodwell is the Founder & CEO of Assembly Global, bringing deep programmatic expertise built through his prior founding of TPA Digital and The Programmatic Advisory, where he helped brands, agencies, and publishers navigate programmatic strategy, AdTech stack selection, and media buying transparency. His practitioner background across the AdTech ecosystem gives him a rare combination of commercial and technical credibility, making him a trusted voice in programmatic advertising.

Career

  • Founder & CEO

    TPA Digital · 2017-2024

  • Founder

    The Programmatic Advisory · 2017-2024

Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingSupply Chain TransparencyAdTech Stack AuditingIn-Housing StrategyAd FraudIdentity ResolutionMedia Buying TransparencyHeader Bidding

Speaking topics

Programmatic Supply Chain TransparencyIn-Housing Programmatic OperationsAdTech Stack Selection and AuditingAd Fraud and Brand SafetyIdentity Resolution and the Cookieless FutureMedia Buying Accountability

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded TPA Digital, a leading independent programmatic consultancy serving brands, agencies, and publishers
  • Founded The Programmatic Advisory, a community platform elevating education and standards across the programmatic industry
  • Regular speaker at DMEXCO, IAB conferences, and major programmatic industry summits
  • Established reputation as one of the most prominent independent voices on programmatic supply chain transparency

Publications

  • Regular contributor to trade press and industry publications on programmatic advertising topics
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